Asha Bhosle recalls backlash to bold songs like Piya Tu Ab To Aaja and Dum Maaro Dum: ‘Majrooh Sultanpuri left the studio and told me, ‘Beti, maine ganda gana likha hai’ | Hindi Movie News

Asha Bhosle has lent her voice to some of the most iconic songs in Hindi cinema, from the sultry Piya Tu Ab To Aaja to the rebellious Dum Maaro Dum and the dreamy Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera. But in a recent interview, the legendary playback singer revealed that many of her bold tracks … Read more

Boyfriend charged with killing police officer in Maryland home 30 years ago

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A man charged this week with fatally shooting a police officer in her Maryland home nearly 30 years ago was the officer’s live-in boyfriend and had blamed her 1995 killing on a burglary, police officials said Wednesday. Amir Jalil Ali, who was arrested Tuesday on a first-degree murder charge, initially was charged … Read more

Lilliput slams Shah Rukh Khan’s performance as a dwarf in Zero: ‘Not even equal to dirt on Kamal Haasan’s feet’ |

Lilliput criticizes Shah Rukh Khan’s performance in Zero. He finds it inauthentic compared to Kamal Haasan’s Appu Raja. Lilliput says SRK’s star image overshadowed the character. He questions the film’s message and SRK’s preparation. Lilliput compares SRK’s acting to Kamal Haasan’s, finding SRK lacking. Shah Rukh Khan recently won a National Film Award for Jawan. … Read more

Attorneys seek federal probe of Los Angeles County sexual abuse allegations

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys representing over 200 women said Tuesday they want the federal government to investigate allegations of rampant sexual abuse that occurred over decades at juvenile bootcamps run by the Los Angeles County probation department. The request comes months after Los Angeles County officials agreed to a $4 billion payout to settle 7,000 … Read more

Confederate statues in DC area to be restored and replaced in line with Trump’s executive order

WASHINGTON — Two Washington, D.C.-area statues commemorating the Confederacy will be restored and replaced, in line with President Donald Trump’s pushback on recent efforts to reframe America’s historical narrative. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that a statue commemorating the Confederacy would be returned to Arlington National Cemetery. The statue, which Hegseth referred to as … Read more